Emerging Tech
It's Not So Easy to 3D Print a Gun
Plans for 3D printed weapon, the Liberator, were downloaded 50,000 times yesterday.
People
The value of a 'home inspector' for IT acquisitions
In the manner of Confucius, agencies should admit what they don't know and consider having technology experts review acquisitions.
Digital Government
Federal Agencies Start to Lose Competitive Edge for Cyber Workers
Federal cyber workers earn an average salary of $106,430, compared to $111,376 in the private sector.
Acquisition
NASA seeks feedback on next-generation technology contract
Agency explores a move to firm-fixed-price with the next iteration of its Simulation and Software Technology contract.
Ideas
There’s Nowhere Cooler Than Here
A former federal IT executive reflects on whether government service can be ‘cool.’
Emerging Tech
How a Startup Will Stream Video from Space Without Paying for a Satellite
The company struck a deal with a Russian contractor to install cameras on the International Space Station.
People
Feds' personal e-mail use creates potential records gap
Rules regarding the conduct of government business via e-mail don't always consider unofficial accounts. Questions surrounding the nominee for Labor secretary highlight the problems for agencies.
Emerging Tech
Blind Agency Attorney Sues CBP Over Tech Access
Lawsuit claims years of inaccessible IT kept lawyer from promotion.
Digital Government
Pentagon: China Views Information Warfare as Key to Countering U.S. Pacific Forces
Space systems are essential to dominating the battlefield.
Digital Government
Hearing set to probe data center progress
A House panel will hold a hearing away from Capitol Hill to gauge the progress of the FDCCI.
Digital Government
Softening the sequester's blow
With up to $5 billion restored through some maneuvering, agencies are seeking ways to avert the doomsday scenarios many had feared.
People
Tech pros among Service to America award finalists
The Partnership for Public Service's awards honor achievement in various aspects of federal service.
Digital Government
Defense Intelligence Agency Contemplates Austerity
DIA leaders have planned a conference to focus on current and emerging challenges.
Digital Government
Study Predicts BYOD Boom by 2016
You buy the smartphone and your boss pays for the plan in one recommended scenario.
Digital Government
Agriculture Department Considers Data-Driven Nutrition Assistance
Officials could use the database to make smarter decisions and improve state and federal cooperation.
People
John Mica: Chairman in waiting?
The Florida Republican is likely to be the next chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee.
Digital Government
In Congress, 'regular order' is a tall order
A budget resolution and clear spending allocations could bring much-needed stability to agency planning efforts.
Modernization
$1 Billion in Bitcoin Was Traded in April—16 Times the Previous Record
Just a month prior, only $60 million in bitcoin was traded.
Digital Government